ROLE PURPOSE:  

The overall objective of this position is to coordinate Staff Safety and Access activities for the entire North AO, Project and Field Offices in the Area office.

 The Safety and Access Manager will assist to reduce the risks posed to the program personnel and assets of all national and international SC staff in North region through the provision of specialized, coordinated, and focused security management support, Security Risk Management, briefings and inductions, security information management and training. The position will manage the safety and access activities in Dessie, Woldiya, Sekota, Bahir Dar and surroundings. This position will be based in Dessie but 50% will be field based in Woldiya, Kobo, Bahir Dar, Sekota and surrounding operational woredas and will coordinate with Area Director (AD), Field Office Managers (FOM’s) and Staff Safety and Access team at CO to support the implementation of the SSA Department security plan. The position will also oversees the staff safety and access activities in Tigray and will manage and assist the Staff Safety and Access coordinators (SSAC) in Tigray with occasional travel to the area.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates and Supports the AO Director and FMs through close management of the daily staff safety function.

• Undertake security assessments of operational program areas and report on findings, advice on necessary improvements, and assist on the implementation.

• In close collaboration with DSSA and FMs, produce reports and other technical documentation, to support the needs of all departments / programs in the areas of staff safety, security, risk management and access.

• Prepare and provides orientation/briefing for incoming or newly appointed SCI staff in the North Area  Office.

• Communicates and Coordinates with CO Safety and Access unit and receives direction from the Director of Staff Safety and Access

• Provide effective support to North AO at field level by addressing safety and security issues.

• Communicates and Coordinates with CO Safety and Access unit and receives direction from the Director of Staff Safety and Access

• In close collaboration with Director of Staff Safety and Access; reviews reports, and other technical documentation, to support the needs of all departments/ programs in the areas of safety and security, including summarizing requirements and identifying deliverables for departmental response;

• Coordinates with all departments to ensure uniform application of safety and security policies and practices; coordinates and performs on-site safety and security reviews.

• Conducts Security Risk Assessment & supports the Field offices on this area.

• Update or develop new safety and security documents for field office and submits to Director of Staff

• Safety and Access in timely manner.

• Collects and critically analyze safety and security information and provide advice to FO.

• Coordinate the gathering, flow of security information with other relevant actors, and provide relevant daily and weekly reports.

• Represents safety and Security department in partner meetings, program management meetings and events and reports on outcome.

• Ensures that regular security meetings are conducted with relevant departments.

• Coordinates meetings with the Supply Chain and Human Resources departments to address the compliance of Safety and Security Essential Standards and to ensure staff safety & security.

• Provide security and safety related trainings to the staff including guards and drivers

• Provide support and play important roles in emergency preparedness, relocation/evacuation, accident prevention, general safety, investigation and risk management.

• Follow up on the regular fulfilment of the needs of safety items in the FO.

• Play an important role by being part of safety team in operational area.

• In coordination with Safety and Access team at CO request budget for procurement and work on installation for the safety of facilities and communication devices for all field offices.

• Manage and coach the SSAC in Tigray and provide the necessary support on implementation of the safety and access issues.

• By being member of IMT, provide relevant support in security and safety issues.

• •     Performs other duties as assigned.

General:
Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Social Science field.

• 5 years of relevant progressive experience, out of which 3 years of experience with INGOs at managerial level.

• Developed experience in a senior Security Management role.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in prior positions with fluent command of English to effectively compose and edit technical documents.

• Ability to independently review technical documents, interpret and organize data and information as required. 

• Formal security qualifications and trainings

• Knowledge of security protocols and emergency preparedness.

• Experience in liaising with civilian, police and military government authorities, as well as with regional, national, and international institutions

• Experience of incident reporting, incident mapping, intelligence collation and analysis functions, set up and execution of an incident warning system (warden system), compilation of security reports and assessments

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation, and coaching

• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner

• Excellent planning, coordination and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities

• Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other database/mapping systems

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

• Ability to speak Amharic and preferably local languages

• Commitment to Save the Children values

How to Apply

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Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged!